CCDC started in 2013. The first event was the Art & Music Festival in October. This event raised money for the Cheviot Fire Association to help purchase needed equipment for the Cheviot Fire Department. The second event followed in December with the Ugly Christmas Sweater Pub Crawl. Prizes were awarded to the person with the Ugliest Sweater and another in a raffle drawing of all participants.

Both of these events are still held annually.

In 2014, the leadership of the organization changed. We did not add any additional activities, while we were contemplating the direction CCDC.

In 2015 we added the West Side Star Karaoke Contest. We also decided to actively seek out additional BOD members. Jennifer and Traci joined our team

2016 showed continued growth. We kept all the previous events and added West Side Star JR – a singing contest for kids up to 17 years old. We also started Arts & Alcohol where adult beverages mix with friends and artwork. CCDC decided to change the last C in our name from committee to COLLABORATIVE. As we continue to fine tune our purpose in the community, we wanted to partner with other nonprofit civic organizations. We brought karaoke to the Harvest Home Fair in September and took pictures of kids with Santa at the annual CPA Christmas Party.

2017 continues to show growth in our events! We have added West Side Star Express! One Night – One Song- One Winner…$50! This event allows karaoke singers to participate in a one-night contest. We plan to do a few West Side Star Expresses though out the year. We also continued our partnership with CPA and took pictures with the kids and the Easter Bunny at the annual Easter Egg Hunt. We are also planning to work with Playhouse In The Park…..Off The Hill productions, to bring mini productions of some very popular works….just for kids!